General Maintenance Technician

SOFITEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure all Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC equipment is well-maintained in a luxurious hotel environment. The ideal candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor, perform troubleshooting and repairs, and assist in preventive maintenance to uphold the highest operational standards. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma plus technical training and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a hotel.
• Good basic English skills required.
• Experience with hotel room facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Report daily work progress to the Shift Supervisor.
• Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting for guest room complaints.
• Perform preventive and annual maintenance programs.
• Adhere to safety rules and departmental procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Secondary School + Technical College or equivalent

Job description

To maintain all Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC equipment in good working condition by carrying out necessary repairs and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the Shift Supervisor regarding daily work progress and work order completion.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of reported guest room complaints.
• Working closely with the Shift Supervisor and peers to carry out preventive and annual maintenance programs.
• Following all safety rules, departmental procedures, and instructions.
• Carrying out additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Reading Building Services and electrical drawings.
• Fault finding and repairing electrical controls and systems.
• Having an excellent understanding of electrical installations and systems within modern buildings, including TV, Dimmers, BMS, LV controls, etc.
• Possessing good practical skills for installing and maintaining Switchgear, Conduit, Trunking FP 2000, etc., to a high standard.
• Being familiar with planned Preventive Maintenance and Safety programs.
• Being flexible, a team player, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assisting peers in their tasks when requested by the Shift Supervisor.
• Attending all departmental meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Secondary School + Technical College or equivalent.
• Good basic English skills.
• Experience and knowledge of modern hotel room facilities, equipment, and setups.

Additional Information

Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Management position, ideally within a 5-star hotel.

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